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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.89, 715.20 and 321.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.89, 715.20 and 321.48 is: 443.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.89 : 715.20 = 321.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.89/715.20 = 321.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.89x = 715.20 × 321.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.89x = 229,922.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,922.50/517.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.96

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